Detective Todd C. Gillerlain, Chicago Police Department, Illinois

Detective Todd C. Gillerlain

Chicago Police Department, Illinois

End of Watch Thursday, May 7, 2020

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Todd C. Gillerlain

Detective Todd Gillerain died after suffering from complications of a fractured femur bone he received while on the scene of a homicide.

A blood clot developed, and he passed away from a pulmonary embolism.

Detective Gillerain had served with the Chicago Police Department for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, brother, and sister.

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Age 48
Tour 23 years
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Incident Details

Cause Duty related illness
Incident Date Wednesday, May 6, 2020

homicide investigation

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I met Todd, through his cousin, John. I knew immediately, Todd, was a stand up kind of guy and a good copper.

Todd and I shared emails and texts over the years. Todd was excited about my retirement from “the job.” He revealed his love for his brothers and sisters in blue, longing to retire to be with his wife, children and family.

Todd, was and is a good man, because “heroes never die.”

Regardless of where life takes us, there are those, who will always stand larger than life. Chicago Police Department Detective Todd C Gillerlain, is one of those who stand larger than life.

Blessings upon Todd’s family.

Special Agent (Ret) Thomas Varney
Department of Defense

June 26, 2024